I just removed a full set of teak brightwork (trim) from my '87 C34, hull number 440. I replaced all of it with Plasteak (www.plasteak.com). I'm very pleased with the results and am looking forward, with glee, to the times I won't be refinishing. Hawaii is tough on teak in the sun.
I have all the removed pieces which are in good material shape. Alas, as lazy as I've gotten about brightwork maintenance, they are sorely in need of cosmetic attention. If anyone in your organization would be interested in buying the whole lot of teak, including two pieces I had bought and set aside to replace the vertical strips to port and stbd of the main hatch (I never got around to doing it), I'd be willing to sell it all for $100 plus shipping cost. Could provide a photo. Will forward a photo of the finished Plasteak work soon.
Garry Grofcsik, Hawaii
(612) 554-0013
Man, I'd jump at that but the shipping charges to Georgia are probably more than the cost of the wood.
Garry : I'm with you - would rather be sailing than at the dock doing teak !!
I anxiously await your photos of the finished product! Also would like to know the magnitude of the cost?
After removing Bristol and refinishing teak last fall on our 87, your project of replacement with Plasteak sounded easy. Can you share more of the project? Did everything fit? How did you ship all your teak pieces to Plasteak?
This Plasteak is pretty cool.
How did you get them to replicate the handrails and companionway slider boards?
Did you send drawings ?
Andrew
Just got my teak from Gary! Woo-hoo, Kitty's Cat to be upgraded!!!!
Hey Gary:
You got any pictures yet?
Dave
Garry,
Please let us know what the costs were/shipping etc. as well as pics of the final final. Having spent way too much time followed by way too much money on a losing cause this would be a great upgrade. Also intersted in hearing from anyone who has replaced their cabin sole with plasteak...
Thanks!